The *League of Women Voters of WV* will hold its *State Convention* on Saturday, May 3, 2025 via *Zoom* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registration. We will call the convention to order at 10AM.
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Delegates are state board members, local League presidents, and other League delegates. Visitors are all others in attendance. The state bylaws provide for the following numbers of local League delegates: Local League president (or alternate) plus one delegate for the first 15 members. One additional delegate for each 10 additional members or major fraction thereof.
The agenda includes the election of all officers and directors; approval of changes to the by-laws; and approval of the 2025-2026 budget. League members can download relevant documents here https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/.
LWVWV CONVENTION AGENDA - MAY 3, 2025
10:00 AM
Welcome & Call to Order
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Recognition of Local Leagues and Introduction of Delegates
Local League Designees
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Credentials Report
Teresa Koon
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Adoption of Convention Rules
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Changes/Additions to Agenda
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Report of Nominating Committee
Presentation of Proposed Budget for 2025-2026
Teresa Koon
Changes recommended by the budget committee include:
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Dues/PMP income and expenses remain for one more year. -
Added $300 income to fundraising line item in anticipation of fundraising – at a minimum adding a QR code to outreach that says to join or donate follow the QR code. -
Increased VOTER service to add $2500 for VOTE 411 2026 election statewide. -
Allocated $400 under position support for national government to boost FB posts or do other outreach related to the outcome of the Federal Judiciary Study.
Budget available for download at https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/
Proposed Budget Amendment:
The League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) recommended a budget amendment to the LWVWV Board to fund a 2-year subscription to FastDemocracy, legislative tracking software that will facilitate LLAW monitoring of legislation and reduce manual efforts required during the 60 day legislative session.
The LWVWV Board took action on this recommendation on May 2, and their decision was to request the Convention ADOPT/REJECT this amendment.
Discussion of Proposed Program
BREAK
11:00 AM
President’s Report
Julie Archer
Action Items
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Adoption of Budget
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Election of Officers and Directors
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Amend by-laws to align with LWVUS changes to membership and dues and to change outdated references
Available for download at https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/
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Designate attendees to 2025 LWVUS Council, scheduled for June 2025
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Direction to Board and to LWVUS Council
11:30 am
Updates
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Local League Consensus meetings on LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study -
LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study – progress report
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Report on LLAW activities during 2025 Legislative session
Julie Archer, Judy Ball
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Committee/Portfolio Reports -
Education -
Strengthening Democracy -
Safeguarding Equal Rights -
Protecting Children & Families -
Creating a Sustainable Future -
VOTER Newsletter -
Website & Tech
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Local League Reports -
Jefferson County -
Huntington Area -
Morgantown-Monongalia County
12:00 noon
Direction to the Board from Members
ADJOURN
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